Summer Camp Guide for Wellesley
Enrollment is starting soon for many summer camps. Here's a selection of summer camps in Massachusetts.
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With the choice and variety of summer camps available in New England in 2013, boredom won't be an option.
Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for recreation, science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list can easily launch your camp search with examples in your town and surrounding areas.
Below is a selection of area summer camps. Did we miss your favorite? Leave a comment below with your summer camp plans!
Overnight Camps
PrimeTime Lacrosse
Location: Babson College, Wellesley, MA
Type: Overnight Lacrosse
Dates: 1 week sessions, July 14-August 8
Details: With PrimeTime Lacrosse you see a staff of individuals that is always engaged with the campers, holding themselves and the players to the highest level of sportsmanship and integrity on and off the field.
Information: www.primetimelacrosse.com
John Smith Sports
Location: Needham, Weston (Also in Marlboro, North Andover)
Type: Soccer
Dates: June 24-August 16
Details: Each morning is concentrated on individual techniques, while in the afternoon, on tactics. Each session is followed by our 6v6 tournament to give campers the opportunity to utilize their new skills in a match situation.
Information: johnsmithsports.com
Day Camps
Tenacre Camp
Location: Tenacre Country Day School, 80 Benvenue St., Wellesley, MA
Type: Traditional day camp
Dates: 2-week sessions, June 24-August 16
Details: Tenacre Day Camp is a traditional, fun summer experience for children ages 3 to 12. Campers are encouraged to participate in a wide range of age-appropriate activities which promotes group cohesiveness and provides opportunities for individual growth and creativity.
Information: www.tenacrecds.org/summer, 781-235-3238
PrimeTime Lacrosse
Location: Franklin, Dover, Natick, Wellesley, Foxboro, Marlboro, MA
Type: Lacrosse camp
Dates: 4-day sessions, June 25-July 28
Details: With PrimeTime Lacrosse you see a staff of individuals that is always engaged with the campers, holding themselves and the players to the highest level of sportsmanship and integrity on and off the field.
Information: primetimelacrosse.com
Green Apple Campus
Location: Olin College, Needham
Type: Science, technology, engineering, architecture, design and invention
Dates: Weekly, July 1-August 9
Details: Programs are categorized as Adventures with LEGO®, Robotics in Engineering & Invention and Digital Media & Technology. Staff provides assistance, instruction, sample projects, challenge projects and theme based outlines.
Information: www.greenapplecamps.com, 877-735-4550
Did we miss one? Add it to the comments section below. To make things easier to read, try to copy the format already on the list.
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Babson College
231 Forest St, Wellesley, MA -
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA -
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
1 Olin Way, Needham, MA
chris petherick
5:35 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Regis College is offering a college-prep program for highschool junior/seniors "What's College." program starts on June 24, runs for 6 weeks. For info call 781-768-7270
JZ
5:50 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
And if you love Vermont, the 100+ year-old girls', boys' and family camps of The Aloha Foundation are well known to many Wellesley and Greater Boston area parents -- www.alohafoundation.org. For actual parent perspectives, have a look at the Foundation blog -- blog.alohafoundation.org .
Jessica Zambarano
1:35 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
LINX Camps
Location: Dana Hall School, 45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA
Type: General, specialty and sports camps.
Dates: 1-week sessions, June 17-August 26
Details: LINX Camps is proud to offer over 20 general, specialty and sports camps for campers age 3 yrs - 8th grade. Programs include traditional camp activities, swimming, team building, fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and more! We offer a 1/2 day option for our littlest campers.
Information: www.linxcamps.com 781-235-3210
Jessica Zambarano
1:38 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
LX Sports Camps
Location: Dana Hall School, 45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA
Type: Sports Training Camps
Dates: 1-week sessions, July 8 - August 17
Details: LX Sports Camps offers sports specialty camps including Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Tennis. Campers in 4th - 10th grade benefit from elite training programs with expert coaches. Get the competitive edge this summer.
Information: www.lxsportscamps.com
Jessica Zambarano
1:41 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
LX Performing Arts Camps
Location: Dana Hall School, 45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA
Type: Performing Arts Camps with Dance & Theater Specialties
Dates: 1-week sessions, June 24 - August 17
Details: LX Performing Arts Camps were created with passionate young performers in mind! Our programs give campers the combination of skills, practice and confidence needed to excel in the performing arts. Campers in 4th - 10th grade benefit from elite training programs with expert instructors.
Information: www.lxperformingartscamps.com
LTP Lacrosse
7:51 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Chris Piatelli is launching an elite lacrosse summer camp this summer 2013! Register now for your chance to win a Warrior lacrosse stick! www.ltplax.com
Spotlight Summer Theater Workshop
2:26 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
Spotlight Summer Theater Workshop
Location: Weston, MA
Type: Theater
Dates: 3 separate three week sessions, Legally Blonde (July 1-July 20), Annie (July 8-July 26), Beauty and the Beast (August 5-August 23)
Details: A 3 week summer theater workshop where participants are given instruction and training in the areas of singing, acting, dancing, film/television acting, auditioning, technical theater, and more. At the end of each session there will be a fully staged musical open for family, friends, and the public!
Information: www.spot-light.org, 508-433-0086, spotlight08@yahoo.com.